Braves insider implies top offseason obstacle may be unavoidable (but he's wrong)

Atlanta Braves v Detroit Tigers | Mark Cunningham/GettyImagesEveryone knows that the Atlanta Braves' top priority right now, other than replacing Brian Snitker, is installing a permanent fix to their roster at shortstop. Ever since Orlando Arcia fell off a cliff, the Braves have got little production out of the position until they ultimately decided to claim Ha-Seong Kim off waivers late in the 2025 season.

Unfortunately, Kim playing well has had the unfortunate side effect of making it less likely that he would exercise his player option. While such a move would come with some risk given his recent injury history, there is a real argument that Kim has now proven he is fully healthy and…